Madison — Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp on Tuesday defended Gov. Scott Walker's plan to turn the Natural Resources Board into an advisory panel, instead of one that makes policy, even as she acknowledged she had not been consulted on the proposal in advance.

"I feel that it's extra layers," Stepp said of the board in a briefing to the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee. "I think it's duplicative."

The idea has sparked opposition from Democrats as well as some of Walker's fellow Republicans. Sen. Luther Olsen (R-Ripon) said he had "some concerns" about the plan.(58)

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp., then so is chief executive Michael Koss, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

In a suit filed last week, the bank argues that if a jury finds Park Bank liable for the loss, then Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, the firm's former auditor, should have to pay some of the award.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," Park Bank wrote in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss in this case those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(3)

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While I'm definitely on the side of gun control, I'm also on the side of honest reporting. When you actually watch the video, it's clear he really wasn't being heckled. At least not nearly as egregiously as the initial articles suggested.

I agree that heckling is a strong word, but it's still disrespectful, as they were not supposed to be talking in the first place. Though it's nowhere near as childish as some videos that I've seen (and both liberals and conservatives are guilty).

Unfortunately the heckling thing has been going on in our courts for decades. I have seen parents and family collapse in the hallways when their kids got outlandish sentencing for petty issues. We taught meanness and lack of compassion in our courts. Now we have gun right supporters taught those lessons thinking that is the way to enforce their rights. Everyone is fighting like a lawyer, no give and take.

I'd assume this story will have to updated as it was proven that Heslin wasn't heckled, as shown by a heavily edited clip on MSNBC. In fact Heslin apparently confirmed that he wasn't heckled to a news outlet. Fact is Heslin solicited the response from the gallery.

Transcript:

“I ask if there’s anybody in this room that can give me one reason or challenge this question … why anybody in this room needs to have one of these assault-style weapons or military weapons or high-capacity clips. [Pause, waiting for response.] Not one person can answer that question.”

Audience members: ”[Unintelligible] Second Amendment shall not be infringed”

Public official: “Please no comments while Mr. Heslin is speaking. Or we’ll clear the room. Mr. Heslin please continue.”

Thanks James for a completely UNTRUE piece that certainly fits your lefty agenda. There was NO heckling...... Why not talk about the murder last night that was done with a probable illegal gun James?? Oh yeah, you and yours don't want to bring that up!